Intangible Cultural Heritage of India

Kathakali is a traditional dance-drama form from Kerala, India, known for its elaborate costumes, makeup, and expressive movements.

Kathak is a North Indian classical dance form that emphasizes footwork, spins, and intricate rhythmic patterns.

Patachitra is a traditional art form from Odisha, India, where artists paint on cloth using natural dyes and depict mythological scenes or stories.

Kalaripayattu is an ancient martial art form from Kerala, India, that focuses on unarmed combat, weapon training, and physical fitness.

Kathputli is a traditional form of puppetry from Rajasthan, India, where puppeteers manipulate string or rod puppets to tell stories and enact plays.

Hindustani Classical Music is a North Indian classical music form that emphasizes improvisation, melodic elaboration, and rhythmic complexity.

Katha is a traditional art of storytelling in India, where storytellers narrate tales, legends, and myths using rhythmic recitation, gestures, and expressions.

Bhangra is a lively folk dance from Punjab, India, typically performed during harvest festivals and celebrations.

Rangoli is a traditional art form in India, where colorful designs and patterns are created on floors using rice powder, colored sand, or flowers.

Bharatanatyam is a South Indian classical dance form that emphasizes expressive hand gestures, rhythmic footwork, and intricate body movements.

Mehndi is a traditional art form in India, where intricate designs and patterns are created on the hands and feet using henna paste, typically during festivals and celebrations.

Manipuri is a graceful folk dance from Manipur, India, known for its elegant costumes, rhythmic clapping, and intricate footwork.

Alpana is a traditional art form in India, where intricate designs and patterns are created on walls, floors, and doorways using rice paste and natural pigments, typically during festivals and celebrations.

Kathakali is a classical dance form from Kerala, India, known for its elaborate costumes, expressive storytelling, and vigorous footwork.

Kolam is a traditional art form in India, where intricate designs and patterns are created on floors using colored powders, flowers, and leaves, typically during festivals and celebrations.